ORMOC CITY— A local fish vendor was arrested on Thursday evening after a Municipal Trial Court issued a warrant for his arrest in connection with a theft case.
The suspect, identified as alias “Bobby”, single and a resident of Brgy. Burabod, Biliran, Biliran was apprehended at around 6:50 p.m. in his barangay.
The arrest was made under a Warrant of Arrest dated January 21, 2026, issued by Judge Anabelle Donasco-Balledo, acting presiding judge of the 2nd Municipal Circuit Trial Court, Biliran–Cabucgayan. The warrant charges the suspect with violation of Article 308, or simple theft, with bail recommended at P10,000.
Authorities said the suspect was informed of the nature of his arrest and read his constitutional rights in a language he understood.
He was immediately brought to the Biliran Municipal Police Station for booking and proper disposition before being presented to the court that issued the warrant.
(ROBERT DEJON)
